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US Group Urges Radical Cuts in Carbon Emissions
A leading U.S. advocate for combating climate change has unveiled an ambitious plan to drastically slash global carbon emissions over the next 12 years, saying aggressive action is both necessary and feasible.
Death penalty reinstated for convicted killer in Lake Juliette double murder
The Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for Andrew Allen Cook who was convicted in the shooting deaths of two Mercer University students at Lake Juliette in 1995.
Hawkins speaks to Rotary Club about county, bypass
Commission Chairman Preston Hawkins speaks to the Rotary Club of Jones County June 12.
Not many Mayberrys: Patrolling the countryside isn't what it used to be
Deputy Rusty Davis eased his patrol car down a paved country lane a few miles north of town.
Monroe commission approves leases to maintain, construct boat ramps
The Monroe County Commission approved lease agreements tonight for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to construct and maintain boat ramps on the Ocmulgee River at Popes Ferry and Juliette Landing, and ...
Economic cost drives Senate climate debate
In this July 10, 2007 file photos, the coal-fired Plant Schereris in operation at Juliette, Ga.
A Macon woman was killed Tuesday after being struck by a train in Juliette about 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Woman killed by train in Juliette
By Ashley Tusan Joyner - ajoyner@macon.com Monroe County sheriff's deputies were investigating a fatal train accident late Tuesday in Juliette.
Byron munitions company seeks to have fraud charges dismissed
A Byron company and its chief executive officer charged with defrauding the government have filed a motion to dismiss the case, contending that the government concealed an employee's fraud against the company ...
Communities in Middle Georgia face distinct crime challenges
“A lot of items are left in vehicles that shouldn't be”
Forsyth police Maj. Matthew Perry understands that population growth can bring both prosperity and challenges to a community. via The Macon Telegraph
City Market on the Green ripe as 2nd season begins
“I really would like to use this as a forum.”
Left, Naomi Davis with Davis Farms bags some mixed greens for Javier Francisco and Valerie Aranda of Milledgeville Saturday during opening day of City Market on the Green along Poplar Street. via The Macon Telegraph
Controlled burn taking place in Piedmont, Oconee forests
Controlled burn experts with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are conducting controlled burns today on Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and Oconee National Forest. via The Macon Telegraph
Controlled Burn in Jones County
Last Update: 4/15/2008 12:55:19 PM Author: Bernie O'Donnell Web Editor: Jeff Ofgang You may see smoke around Central Georgia today. via 13WMAZ-TV
New offices will boost Monroe law enforcement
“We're hoping to have it in place by the end of the year or early next year. Then there will be days the deputies won't have to come to Forsyth at all. That should save some on gasoline and other expenses, but we haven't calculated how much.”
Within a few weeks, there will be a more visible law enforcement presence in four Monroe County communities. via The Macon Telegraph
Monroe Sheriff Plans Substations
Last Update: 4/9/2008 5:58:11 PM Author: Bernie O'Donnell Sheriff's deputies will soon be more involved in the small town life of Monroe County. via 13WMAZ-TV
Senate OKs bill aimed at boosting movie industry in Georgia
The Senate gave final approval to a plan to expand tax breaks to movie makers, hoping to bring back Hollywood to Georgia. via The Macon Telegraph
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County residents in 2057 will get a look into our lives today through time capsule
The final event of Jones County's bicentennial took place this week appropriately on the steps of the courthouse, which is so much a part of the county's history.
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Key to crispy, not soggy, fried green tomatoes is simplicity
The first days of March bring such a rush of optimism and excitement -- optimism for the approaching days of warmth and spring weather, and excitement for the hurrah of fresh flavors that will wipe out the ...
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US power company linked to Bush is named in database as a top polluter
An American power company with close financial links to President George Bush has been named as one of the world's top producers of global warming pollution.